Company Formation

Switzerland & Liechtenstein

Two jurisdictions, one personalised plan. Company formation, governance, local coordination and launch readiness, built around your business model, not a fixed package.

Switzerland Liechtenstein GmbH AG Anstalt

Overview

Start With the Business Model, Not the Package

Switzerland and Liechtenstein offer strong, stable and well-regarded structures for holding, operating and family wealth purposes, but the right jurisdiction and the right entity depend on what the business actually does. Marensa Advisory coordinates structure selection, company formation, governance, local arrangements and launch readiness with appointed professionals in each jurisdiction.

Jurisdiction Options

Entity Types by Jurisdiction

Switzerland

A stable, internationally respected base for operating and holding companies, with strong banking access and a predictable regulatory environment.

GmbH (Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung): limited liability company, the standard vehicle for operating businesses and smaller holding structures.

AG (Aktiengesellschaft): stock corporation, used for larger operating businesses, structures with multiple investors, or where share transferability matters.

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Liechtenstein

A compact, EEA-linked jurisdiction with a long history in wealth structuring, offering entity types not available in most comparable jurisdictions.

GmbH: limited liability company, used for operating businesses in the same way as its Swiss equivalent.

AG: stock corporation, used for larger or multi-investor structures.

Anstalt (Establishment): a distinctive Liechtenstein entity with no shareholders in the ordinary sense, used for asset holding and wealth structuring purposes.

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What's Included

Formation & Registration

We manage the structuring and formation process end to end, coordinated with appointed professionals in the relevant jurisdiction.

Get Your Personalised Setup Plan

Business model and structure review
Jurisdiction and entity type selection
Coordination of incorporation with appointed local professionals
Constitutional documentation and share capital structuring
Registered office and local representation arrangements
Beneficial ownership and compliance documentation

Board and governance structure design
Local director and administration coordination
Accounting, filing and statutory reporting coordination
Banking introductions and account opening support
Substance and local presence coordination where required
Launch readiness review before go-live

What's Included

Governance & Administration

Formation is the start, not the end. We coordinate the governance and administrative arrangements that keep the structure compliant and functioning once it is live.

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Our Process

How It Works

Business Model Review

We start with what the business actually does: its activity, ownership, client base and tax position, before any jurisdiction or entity type is discussed.

Jurisdiction & Entity Selection

Based on that review, we recommend Switzerland or Liechtenstein and the appropriate entity type, GmbH, AG or Anstalt, with the reasoning set out clearly.

Formation & Registration

We coordinate the formation process with appointed professionals in the relevant jurisdiction, including constitutional documents and registration.

Governance & Local Coordination

We put the governance, administration and local representation arrangements in place so the structure is ready to operate, not just registered.

Launch Readiness

Banking, reporting and administrative arrangements are confirmed before go-live, so the structure functions from day one.

Important Note

Legal form, capital, representation, tax, licensing and banking requirements depend on the activity, ownership and facts of each case. Local legal and tax advice is required in every instance, and Marensa Advisory works alongside appointed local professionals in Switzerland and Liechtenstein to deliver it.

Nothing on this page constitutes legal, tax or regulatory advice. It is general information only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for advice specific to your circumstances.

Get Started

Two jurisdictions. One personalised plan.

Tell us about the business model and we will recommend the right jurisdiction, entity type and next steps.

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Switzerland & Liechtenstein

Start With the Business Model, Not the Package

Entity Types by Jurisdiction

Formation & Registration

Governance & Administration

How It Works

Important Note

Two jurisdictions. One personalised plan.

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